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Official title A Study to Prevent and Improve Sexual Health Concerns for People With Breast Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05910294
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Researchers are doing this study to look at whether sexual health counselling and using non-hormonal moisturizer at the start of ovarian suppression may be able to prevent or reduce side effects such as vaginal dryness and sexual dysfunction. Researchers will compare how effective this prevention intervention works compared to the usual approach, which is to treat these side effects after they start.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Women, 18 years of age or older
- Breast cancer patients with hormone receptor positive breast cancer , stage 0-III
- Premenopausal or perimenopausal women who have either been pregnant or had at least one menstrual period in the last 24 months or have/had an IUD in...
- Patients currently on or are being initiated on ovarian suppression
- Patients are asymptomatic for vaginal symptoms of estrogen deprivation (i.e. vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, or discomfort [pain with intercourse or...
You likely can't join if
- Postmenopausal women who have been without a period for ≥ 2 years
- Patients who score a 4 or above on the VAS and VuAS
- Patients already using VVA treatment (e.g. intravaginal estrogen, other non-hormonal moisturizer or suppository), unless discontinued with washout of...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
- Middletown, New Jersey, United States
- Montvale, New Jersey, United States
- Commack, New York, United States
- Harrison, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Uniondale, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States; Middletown, New Jersey, United States; Montvale, New Jersey, United States; Commack, New York, United States; Harrison, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.